Sunday, January 04, 2009

I thought I could do it. Sometimes I think I am capable of doing anything... a real independent woman! I'm not! My faucet was dripping so I figured rather than call my landlord that I would fix it myself. After all, I put in a new prettier faucet because I didn't like the ugly standard apartment faucet that was here when I moved in. I know how to fix a leaky faucet...really I do! The only problem is that the water underneath the sink wouldn't shut off completely so after I took the faucets off to replace the gaskets I couldn't do it because they kept filling up with water and the gasket would just float up! The next step would be to shut off the water outside but then the whole apartment complex would be without water so I did what I should have done in the first place...I called my landlord and she gave me the number of the plumber. Now I have to wait until Monday...why do things like this always happen on Sundays?

On a brighter note...I'll be having a giveaway! Hopefully I'll have more details for you sometime Monday!

33 comments:

Don't you hate these annoying types of problems? I, like you, fix many things around here myself due to hubby's job traveling each week. However, we super women (you and I) do have our limits sometimes :)

Morning Cindy! I know you could've fixed it if it wasn't that darn water that ruins the valves! I tried once too but the hard water made turning the valve completely off impossible!(I usually get frustrated and then get myself in trouble breaking things!lol) I'm wishing you a cute plumber and not the one's I usually get with the crack peaking outta the pants!lol Good Luck - Sincerely Jeannette

I'm with you on the craziness that a dripping faucet can cause. Unfortunately, I am NOT handy, so I have to rely on my very busy husband to fix these things....resulting in a lot of drippy faucets to endure.....Happy New Year!

Oh brother! Do I hate leaky faucets!! At least you are good about caring enough for your property to call your landlord. We have 4 rental properties and generally we find out there is a leak when the floor falls through. LOL I agree - why do things like this always happen on Sundays, right before we go to bed, or in the middle of the night? ugh! Hope your week gets better! Hugs, Barb

You are right. Plumbing problems always happen on Sundays or Holidays when places are closed or would cost an arm and a leg to hire someone. But, I'm impressed that you know how to fix it! Way to go Cindy!

dear cindy, i am a 60 year old grandmother (o.k., almost 61) who has just gotten into computers and blogspots. i still have a lot to learn and this is the first time i've ever commented on a blog. it's nice to find an "older" blogger as it seems most of the shabby chic bloggers are young enough to be my kids. please enter me in your giveaway(either or both) thanks! tina sandlin- lousandlin62@ yahoo.com

Oh, no! I think it's great that you gave it a try though! That's more than I would have done! I am glad you will be able to get it fixed soon! :) Have a good night!

P.S. I also wanted to say a little thank you for your link to "Betasseled". I had been working on a tassel, but had some unanswered questions. Not only did I find out the answers, the tutuorial was easy to understand and gave such great ideas! :) These are going to be addicting to make, I can feel it! :)